Securities / Derivatives

Fintech / Regtech

TWSE Suffers Russian DDoS Attack, But Recovers Quickly

By Editors | 13/09/2024

A pro-Russia hacker group targeted TWSE and other Taiwanese institutions with DDoS attacks in response to comments from President Lai Ching-de.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Allow Use of Cash Collateral Securities for Margin Trading

By Ajoy K Das | 12/09/2024

From 1 October, securities funded through cash collateral can be considered as maintenance margin for margin trading facilities.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Offers New Guidance on Preventing Self-Matched Trades

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2024

The guidance aims to help firms mitigate the risk of self-trades by different trading units that might be susceptible to inappropriate trading behaviour.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Streamlines Registration Process for Foreign VC Firms

By Ajoy K Das | 11/09/2024

From 1 Jan 2025, resident Indians, non-resident Indians, and overseas citizens of India can be constituents of the FVCI applicant.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Rescinds Restrictions Imposed in Infosys Insider Trading Case

By Ajoy K Das | 11/09/2024

Restrictions imposed on 16 entities were lifted after SEBI found insufficient evidence to sustain the insider trading allegations.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC to Bar Departing Senior Officials from IPOs for 10 Years

By Editors | 10/09/2024

The prohibitions would apply to CSRC and stock exchange officials, as well as their parents, spouses, children, and children’s spouses.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets Rules for Distributing Research on Stock Connect ETFs

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2024

Hong Kong intermediaries are allowed to distribute research reports of eligible Mainland ETFs that are available in Hong Kong via Stock Connect.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Faces Calls to Address Rapid Rise in ‘Zombie’ ETFs

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/09/2024

Experts are urging regulators to intervene and protect investors from underperforming ‘zombie’ ETFs, which can trap investor funds and offer limited returns.

Securities / Derivatives

India: Two FPIs Seek Extension to Comply With New Disclosure Rule

By Ajoy K Das | 10/09/2024

Two Mauritius-based FPIs suspected of being linked to Adani Group have asked for six more months to comply with SEBI’s beneficial ownership disclosure rules.